Saturday Highlights: Otters take down Firebirds in an absolute thriller
The Erie Otters defeated the Flint Firebirds 6-4 thanks to two goals apiece from Michael Dec, Evan Headrick and Kayden Edwards.
Kitchener Rangers vs. Ottawa 67’s
Final: 2 (KIT) – 0 (OTT)
The Rangers came out ahead after a goalie duel.
- San Jose Sharks prospect Christian Kirsch made 24 saves to record his second shutout of the season.
- Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Sam O’Reilly (23) scored both goals for the Rangers.
- Ryder Fetterolf was sensational, stopping 32 of the 33 shots he faced in the loss.
Guelph Storm vs. Brantford Bulldogs
Final: 2 (GUE) – 4 (BFD)
The Bulldogs took care of business at home for their third straight win.
- Philadelphia Flyers prospect Jett Luchanko (7) had a goal and two assists.
- Marek Vanacker (38) extended his league lead in goals with an empty netter.
- Ryerson Leenders made 30 saves for the win.
- Illia Shybinski (16) and Wil McFadden (8) scored for Guelph.
Flint Firebirds vs. Erie Otters
Final: 4 (FLNT) – 6 (ER)
The Otters won an absolute thriller.
- Evan Headrick (6), Kayden Edwards (5) and Michael Dec (24) provided the offence with two goals apiece.
- Charlie Burns made 36 saves including quite a few highlight reel efforts.
- Winnipeg Jets prospect Kevin He (32) had two goals, giving him 13 in his last 8 games.
- Urban Podrekar, Darels Uljanskis and Christopher Thibodeau all had two assists for the Firebirds.
Soo Greyhounds vs. Owen Sound Attack
Final: 5 (SOO) – 4 (OS) – SO
The Greyhounds picked up a win in the shootout.
- Marco Mignosa (24) scored twice in regulation and had the lone shootout goal.
- Carter George made 28 saves to win his return to the Bayshore.
- Nic Sykora (19) had a goal and an assist for Owen Sound.
- Matthew Koprowski made 33 saves.
Windsor Spitfires vs. Saginaw Spirit
Final: 4 (WSR) – 2 (SAG)
The Spitfires doubled up on the Spirit.
- Andrew Robinson (4), Liam Greentree (25), John McLaughlin (7) and Jack Nesbitt (16) had the goals for Windsor.
- Joey Costanzo made 22 saves for the win.
- Nikita Klepov had an assist for Saginaw, setting the Spirit’s new franchise records for points as a rookie.
- Egor Barabanaov (25) and Dimian Zhilkin (29) each had a goal and an assist.
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